Galvin

[Tigerm]

‘Convince him’: Contract call that could define Tigers era — and ‘real battle’ that looms for Benji

‘Convince him’: Contract call that could define Tigers era — and ‘real battle’ that looms for Benji

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[Nutz]

We must be the best click bait.

Good point. However, on that list, there's only one ½ and Galvin, imo has the potential to be a player in the mould of Fitler, or ever Johns.....and no I'm not on meds. That's what I think of Galvin's future potential.
The guys privates have only just dropped but already he's shown a level of maturity and skill akin of a more experienced ½.

 

[Nutz]

Best thing we can do is keep winning. If we somehow play finals, Galvin will stay. If we finish bottom 4, then he'll walk.

That's closer to the truth.

 

[Tiger Ted]

That's closer to the truth.

It certainly all comes down to this.If we are bottom 4 the NRL may as well fold WT coz it will become a house of cards beyond rescue.Luai will also be using his get out clause coz with his experience & dearth of quality halves he will command a more lucrative deal than he’s currently on irrespective of his form this season.

 

[Benchtiger]

While Galvin is a work in progress and still has his best years ahead of him it was only a week or so ago that he was absolutely terrible against the Knights. Richo is no mug and will most likely offer a deal that suits both club and player.

 

[Tigerm]

So true.

 

[Pezz70]

Galvin’s advantages over Heath Mason are size, and possibly a little bit longer kicking game. Mason in the halves would do every bit as well in attack, he has speed, a lethal step, good brain and great hands. Id hazard to say Mason’s short kicking game is more selective and accurate. I see it as a bit of a tragedy that Mason won’t get a run in the halves. Then you’ve got Latu, exciting, skilful but maybe a bit too flash at this age and will make mistakes. Both Mason and Latu maybe fall a bit short of Galvin in defence but Galvin isn’t perfect in that area either (but then who is). I’d love for Galvin to stay and be our 5/8 for ten years or so, but I’m not sure his leaving would be a tragedy

 

[Tigerm]

Galvin’s advantages over Heath Mason are size, and possibly a little bit longer kicking game. Mason in the halves would do every bit as well in attack, he has speed, a lethal step, good brain and great hands. Id hazard to say Mason’s short kicking game is more selective and accurate. I see it as a bit of a tragedy that Mason won’t get a run in the halves. Then you’ve got Latu, exciting, skilful but maybe a bit too flash at this age and will make mistakes. Both Mason and Latu maybe fall a bit short of Galvin in defence but Galvin isn’t perfect in that area either (but then who is). I’d love for Galvin to stay and be our 5/8 for ten years or so, but I’m not sure his leaving would be a tragedy

I hope he stays as well, every judge in the game says he has a great future.
But I had someone offer a suggestion last night, that if Galvin does want to go, we use that money to buy an elite 7 and put Luai back into his natural position?
It has merit.

 

[WA Tiger]

Blocker and all the experts raved about Brooks too.. right up u till he left wt..He just has to run more.Every single one of the experts bar none..

 

[Tiger05]

I’d love for Galvin to stay and be our 5/8 for ten years or so, but I’m not sure his leaving would be a tragedy

This is the way I see it but the proviso to me is that retaining Galvin on good dollars could be bad for the club.

We have Latu and Mason at the club as well.

I'm not convinced he is an all time great right now and that is the hype.

 

[Nutz]

This is the way I see it but the proviso to me is that retaining Galvin on good dollars could be bad for the club.

We have Latu and Mason at the club as well.

I'm not convinced he is an all time great right now and that is the hype.

Whilst Latu and Mason play better with more NRL experience they get, I don't think neither of them have the potential of being another Brad Fitler. However in Galvin.....absolutely.
Galvin has just started. One full preseason, and last season a backline that was never settled since his debut and he plays with the confidence and ability of a seasoned NRL player.
Of course he made some bad decisions, and over played his hand a bit but he was on his Pat Malone.
Now with Jarome there and a better team around him, either Galvin or Luai will score 50pts in stats alone.
I'd be paying him as much as is required to keep him.
He hates losing, so if we start winning and build up a team full of close mates then our CEO talking to Lachlan and his parents might get it done.

 

[Tiger05]

Whilst Latu and Mason play better with more NRL experience they get, I don't think neither of them have the potential of being another Brad Fitler. However in Galvin.....absolutely.

If anything I think the opposite. Galvin doesn't have a step. He doesn't have the ability to bust the line. The other two have that ability.

I think if Galvin becomes as good as the hype he'll be his own sort of player. He sort of reminds me of Terry Lamb if anything. He can defend, make a bust and throw a good ball but his main attribute is his involvement and in particular backing up. Lamb was a great player but more like a club great rather than an all time great. If Galvin gets to that level I'd be surprised. There haven't been many better than one Terry dickhead Lamb.

 

[Nutz]

If anything I think the opposite. Galvin doesn't have a step. He doesn't have the ability to bust the line. The other two have that ability.

I think if Galvin becomes as good as the hype he'll be his own sort of player. He sort of reminds me of Terry Lamb if anything. He can defend, make a bust and throw a good ball but his main attribute is his involvement and in particular backing up. Lamb was a great player but more like a club great rather than an all time great. If Galvin gets to that level I'd be surprised. There haven't been many better than one Terry dickhead Lamb.

Galvin is a taller body, with a bit of room he has a good body swerve, his kicking game will improve and he's as fit as a fiddle. He has good situational awareness.
He has good pass left or right.
I assess raw natural talent. Galvin has more imo. He has more potential, way more. The ability to straighten the attack and think quickly outweighs a sidestep.
The other two are very important for depth if we are to make the 8.
I've been watching this kid since 2022 and he's got what it takes.
In a good side he'll make SOO and play for Australia....that's how confident I'm with this lad.
My only concern is our club has stuffed up players once they make the NRL
Our heads of sheds are good now.
He has another good ½ to help him and a coach who knows a little bit about playing ⅝

How about you remind me of this post in 2 years, if you and I are still kicking.